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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 1 of 2 1 2 Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper #640283 08/24/05 04:24 PM Anonymous Unregistered I have a 1988 Isuzu Trooper with the 2.6 and an auto tranny. I would like more power, but can't decide on what size of engine to go with. Anyone that has tackled this problem please give me some ideas. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper #640284 08/24/05 04:59 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,007 Lockhart, TX Richard Saylor Roll Me Over Without doing an entire driveline swap, you've got the most powerful engine that'll bolt up to your transmission. If doing a driveline swap, then it's up to your imagination, fab skills, and wallet. The 2.6 is a good little motor. Very torquey. It can be built up to run pretty good. Check out houlster's website, www.houlster.com, and you'll see what can be done with forced induction. Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> Had an 89 Isuzu Pickup Had a 94 Mitsubishi Eclipse 84 Honda XL185S Had an 89 Isuzu Trooper w/ 3.4 V6 01 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 4Door Access Cab http://community.webshots.com/user/rsayloriii Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper [Re: Richard Saylor] #640285 08/24/05 08:04 PM Anonymous Unregistered You're right in that the 2.6 is a good little engine. It should serve my needs. I'm just looking to do a little mudding. What size tires would you recommend considering it has no lift kit or would you stay with the stock tires? Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper #640286 08/24/05 08:21 PM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,285 Boston (roslindale) CPOM Body Damage is Cool I would reccommend 38s and just cutting all the metal that rubs CHRIS 98 Amigo, 92 Pup need a pickup 1st gen fuel level sender Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper [Re: CPOM] #640287 08/24/05 08:30 PM Anonymous Unregistered Will the 2.6 turn the 38's without putting a lot of strain on the drivetrain? Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper #640288 08/24/05 08:48 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,868 Mount Vernon, WA, USA Jim_Paget Roll Me Over I think that Chris was pulling your leg without using any graemlins. While 38s might be optimal for mudding, there is no way that your stock front-end would stand up to the abuse. Realistically, anything bigger than 33s is really pushing the envelope for your IFS. Jim Paget 88 YJ with a few changes www.rrr4x4.com Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper [Re: Jim_Paget] #640289 08/25/05 10:11 AM Anonymous Unregistered I'm new to this, but thought that sounded kind of extreme. But, I'm glad he got a good laugh and I learned something. Last edited by MudNut; 08/25/05 02:55 PM. Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper #640290 08/25/05 01:11 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,868 Mount Vernon, WA, USA Jim_Paget Roll Me Over Mudnut On this site, do not direct that graemlin at other people directly. I have edited your post. Jim Paget 88 YJ with a few changes www.rrr4x4.com Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper [Re: Jim_Paget] #640291 08/25/05 02:54 PM Anonymous Unregistered Sorry about that, I wasn't thinking. It was meant to be in good nature. Re: Engine upgrade for 1988 Trooper #640292 08/27/05 05:49 AM Anonymous Unregistered You can swap the bellhousing for a Jeep for the 2.5 and 4.0 or for a Toyota piece for the 22r/re Page 1 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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